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I often joke with my new client’s that we (mobile phone companies) purposely make mobile phone bills confusing just to make it difficult for them to see exactly what they’re being charged.

If you’re often having difficulty making sense of the fees and charges that appear on your mobile phone bill then perhaps the information I’ve appended below will help you get a better understanding of how to accurately read and decipher your account.

HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR MOBILE PHONE CALL RATES

Probably 80% of the clients I meet don’t have a clear understanding of their mobile phone call rates; or what they believe they’re are being charged and what is actually being charged are two completely different things! To calculate your mobile phone call rates follow these steps:

a). FIND A 30 SECOND PHONE CALL
b). FIND A 1 MINUTE PHONE CALL
c). DEDUCT THE COST OF THE 30 SECOND CALL (a) FROM THE 1 MINUTE CALL (b)

This will generally provide you with your “real” call cost per 30 seconds. You’ll now notice that the new 30 second charge varies from the 30 second phone call cost (a) that you found in your mobile phone bill. This variance is due to an additional fee referred to as “flagfall” or “connection fee”. If you now deduct the new 30 second phone call cost from the original 30 second phone call cost (a) you’ll end up with a figure that is your flagfall cost per phone call.

WHAT IS FLAGFALL?

Flagfall (or connection fee) is what I call the “hidden fee” that many client’s either forget they’re being charged, or in some cases, were never told they’re being charged. Flagfall is a “single” fee applied at the beginning of a phone call every time you “connect” to someone (or something) on the other end. Simply put – if you make a phone call and someone (or something) answers, you’re charged flagfall. If nobody answers and the call “rings out” no flagfall fee applies. Many clients ask “what if I get someone’s message centre, am I still charged flagfall?” and the answer is “yes”. In this scenario your mobile phone call has still connected with something on the other end and therefore flagfall and call costs apply.

CHECK YOUR WHOLE BILL

Call rates and flagfall fees vary from carrier to carrier, plan to plan and call to call (see we really do try to make things confusing!) and this greatly depends on the type of plan or plans you and your business is subscribed to.

To give you a rough guide, in my experience CAP PLANS tend to have higher flagfall fees than BUSINESS PLANS and on occasions some BUSINESS PLANS may have no flagfall fee at all. You may even find that flagfall (and call costs) vary depending on the type of call that you make. For example, a call to a “landline” (office number) may be charged at a higher rate than a call made to a mobile phone, or a call in the morning may cost less than a call made in the afternoon!

So as you can see there are many variables that need to be considered when trying to accurately establish what you and your business is being charged for mobile phone calls.

I trust these simple “Tips & Hints” will help you make sense of your next mobile phone account.

Jason Hellyer
Mobile Guide

Police force, doctors, and fire brigade men are most wanted during an emergency. A sergeant on duty would roll up his sleeves and be ready at all times in case a frantic call for help. To meet up this sudden demand, the surveillance department uses cell phones to track people who seek their help during emergencies. These special mobile phones are technologically powerful with a mobile phone tracking system to locate people quickly and accurately.

GPS Tracking Technology

The technology that is used in tracking people, automobiles, objects located anywhere on the earth is Global Positioning System (GPS). The know-how uses satellite signals to locate the distance between the object and the satellite and the time when the measurement was done.

Although invented for US Defense team, the concept has found immense use in the mobile phone tracking system. As the signal used in GPS methodology can go through tangible and opaque objects, it is simply effective way to locate cell phones that may be kept in a pocket, suitcase, or wrapped up in a cloth.

Different Tracking System

Different handsets are compatible with different mobile phone tracking system. For instance, there is network-based GSM Mobile Phone Tracking System that uses the network of the mobile service provider to locate phones. A handset-based GSM Mobile Phone Tracking System would use the handset’s identification, strength of its signals, and latitude-cum-longitude of the earth’s axis to locate objects. Hybrid GSM Mobile Phone Tracking System has the capacity of using both network and handset tracking system to track the mobile phone.

Uses of Mobile Phone Tracking Know-How

Locating a mobile phone is the most essential use of a mobile phone tracking system. One can find out the phone and consequently, its user through GPS technology. However, this is not the only utility of the tracking system. Other benefits include capturing of photos, videos of a memorable holiday trip.

In fact, many holiday enthusiasts use the mobile phone tracking system to find out locations of trips using Google Earth and 3D maps. You may also share data while you are traveling through GPS mobile phone tracking utility.

Today, mobile phone tracking system is used even in corporate sector where the management intends to know the exact location of a worker. It is quite effective, affordable, and efficiently manageable. When one needs to save time and reduce work pressure, mobile phone tracking tool is a wonderful means to make this effort a reality.

Future

GPS-enabled mobile phone tracking system has a bright future. It has already made its way into the tracking system for serious and recreation works. If the tool is picked up from an excellent firm, it can be unique in itself, reliable to the users, and effective in users’ requirements.

So, next time your child goes for an excursion or trekking trip to a remote area, don’t lose your sleep. Track your child with the mobile phone tracking system. Similarly, you can also find out what your sales guy is up to during an outdoor session.

Be sure to get all this and much more through mobile phone tracking system.

There are many people who have a habit of forgetting directions and ways. Even I am one of them. Every time I go somewhere I tend to forget the routes. But not now, because now I have the GPS mobile phone, which helps me in finding the right direction. There are many companies in the market which are offering mobile phones with this feature preloaded in it. Some of them are Nokia N95, Nokia E90, HTC TyTN II, Apple iPhone and many more. I bought the Sony Ericsson C702 lately. This feature is a great help when you are either in an unknown and unfamiliar place or in a new town or city.

The GPS Mobile phones will help the user never get lost again. Moreover, there are many other features also which enhance this feature. It has an option which helps to find the list of names of the nearest hospitals, restaurants and more within minutes. It helps at the time of emergency when a person urgently needs to go to the hospital. The advanced version of this feature is also tells the name of the restaurants as per the kind of food which is an excellent option.

This Navigation option also helps the user to keep a track of the traffic areas and suggests the alternate routes so that the user can reach their destination on time. It also displays the distance of all the alternatives so the user can select the shorter route. It keeps informing the user about the weather conditions, which is an additional advantage adding to the rest.

There are many phones which have the more updated versions of these GPS devices. The advanced features include the features like a track on the traffic lights. They also have an option of accepting RSS feeds. The users can the latest updates using this powerful option. This means that if this feature is activated on the phone then the user can get updates of the latest things being uploaded on that respective website.

In this high-tech and modern world, the GPS function is basically used for the daily life requirement. This is one feature which is very useful and makes a mobile phone more technologically advanced and elegant. With the GPS connected with the GPS mobile phones, you will not find it difficult to find the directions or locations, climatic conditions and other geographical details. This one function uploaded in the phone serves many useful purposes to its customers. These days all the mobile phones are updated with this feature. It has almost become a necessity.

Typically when you purchase a cell phone, the company that sold you the phone (ex: AT&T) ‘locked’ the phone before you bought it, so you can only use it on their network. This means that you can’t use your phone on any other network, even if you change the SIM (which is an abbreviation for Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card is the little piece of plastic that identifies your phone to the cellular network. Changing your SIM card to have your nokia phone work on another network is useful especially if you want to travel to another country and want to buy a pre-paid SIM card so you can have cell phone access without roaming charges. There are services that offer to provide unlocking capabilities for a fee, but don’t pay for them! You can do it yourself for free, which is the perfect price.

1. Before trying anything else, contact your service provider and ask for an unlock code as per your nokia model. Usually, if you’ve been a customer of theirs for some time, they will provide you with free mobile unlock codes for your mobile phone. This is, by far, the best way to get your nokia phone unlocked.
2. Download software to generate the unlocking code. Software is available on some websites for free and some pay websites that also offer support if things go wrong. See external links below.
3. Find the Serial number of the nokia phone, also known as your IMEI number. This IMEI number help you to find nokia unlock codes for various nokia models. This can be done by either removing the back of your cell phone and looking underneath the battery, or simply by typing in *#06# into your cell phone. It should be something like: 010072321539976/07961780836
4. Using the software you have downloaded, enter in your Manufacturer (which is in this case Nokia), and sliding the card out. Put the battery back in and power the phone on.
5. You will see a message “Insert SIM Card”. Enter all of the characters you see in your code, including the # symbols. To get a ‘p’ press * 3 times, to get a ‘+’ press the * key 2 times, to get a ‘w’ press the * key 4 times. Disregard any spaces in the code.
6. In order to unlock your phone you generally need to enter only one code. Start with the first one. If your phone is not unlocked by typing the first code (MCC+MNC), use code “7″ (Multilock)
7. Once you have finished entering a code that works you should see a message that says “SIM is not restricted” or “Restriction off” message depending on your model. If not, try entering another code. Message “Cannot undo restrictions” means the phone is “hard-locked” and cannot be unlocked by code.

Warning
Be sure to backup important information from your nokia phone [Contacts, Messages etc].
Make copies of all files downloaded from your phone *before* they are modified. If something is wrong with the modified copy, you can reload the unmodified one to go “back to normal” in many cases.

It was announced back in February last year but until now, Sony Ericssons Xperia X1 touchscreen iPhone baiter has remained tantalizingly out of reach. With its full QWERTY keypad and handwriting recognition, is it enough to bruise Apple mobile phone?

Lets take a look at Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 mobile phones panel beater. Underneath the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 mobile phones attractive, new-fashioned touchscreen theres Windows Mobile operating system. Its hiding behind a snazzy customizable interface called Xperia Panels, which softens the blow a bit, but youre only ever a prod away from being dumped into Windows Mobile misery.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 mobile phone sports handwriting recognition to turn your stylus scribbles into on-screen text. Its a welcome alternative to touchscreen typing, but theres also a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out from under the screen.

Hopping aboard the interweb express on a Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 mobile phone is a doddle. Its got Wi-Fi built in, plus HSDPA for when you stray from the safety of a hotspot. Its got faster uploading HSUPA tech as well which, if your network carrier supports it, will make uploading pics from the 3.2MP snapper quick as a flash.

If you spin the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 mobile phone around, you will find a 3.2 megapixel camera. This isnt one of Sony Ericssons CyberShot cameras, so youll have to make do without all the fancy gubbins come with those such as Car Zeiss lens or xenon flash. However, the autofocus should keep your snaps sharp.

Inbox interrogators are well served by the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 mobile phones support for push email, which delivers missives direct to your mobile phone. Thanks to Windows Mobile itll also synchronize up with your computer to share calendars and contacts.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 mobile phone maintains its sleek figure thanks to a full QWERTY keyboard thats cunningly hidden away round the back. When called upon it slides out to transform the mobile phone into a powerhouse of pocket-able typing. With looks no other smartphone mobile phone can compete with, Windows Mobile fans have a mighty prospect in store if the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 mobile phone lives up to its specifications and style.

This mobile phone has a battery that can stand up to 10 hours of calls with 833 hours of standby. Its size is quite bulky though however it weighs only 158g.